News Bulletin of 28 October 2025, 9am

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Joburg introduces digital trading permit system
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The City of Johannesburg has launched a digital trading permit system to formalise the informal trading sector.
The smart trading cards aim to bring order and discipline to the sector while supporting traders.
Key features include transparent registration, unique QR codes, and prevention of duplication and corruption.
Traders must be South African citizens and submit required documents to apply.
Mayor Dada Morero says the initiative will create a city where everyone can trade and thrive with dignity.
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Eskom to return 1715mw generation capacity to service
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Eskom says it is planning to return a total of one-thousand-715-megawatts of generation capacity to service this week, to further strengthen grid stability.
The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says during the period between 10 and 23 October this year, Eskom recorded an average of nine-thousand-954-megawatts in unplanned outages.
She says this is an improvement from 11-thousand-155-megwatts during the same period last year:
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Love Howick NPC launches Green Learn to Earn programme
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To KwaZulu-Natal where Love Howick NPC has launched a Green Learn to Earn programme, offering 150 learnerships to unemployed uMngeni residents.
The year-long programme focuses on building a local green economy, supporting poverty alleviation, environmental Conservation, and economic development.
Partnerships with businesses and organisations are invited, offering opportunities for green brand alignment and B-BBEE points.
The organisation has described the programme as a game-changer, creating hope and opportunities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.96 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,064.99 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.55 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,167.00.
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Kaizer Chiefs secures spot in CAF Confederation Cup
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Kaizer Chiefs has secured their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages after a 3–1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s AS Simba at Dobsonville Stadium.
The Soweto side capitalised on home advantage with a fast, fluid display that left the Congolese visitors chasing the game.
The victory not only confirmed their progression but also provides a confidence boost as the team prepares for the next stage of continental competition.
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